Chairman Brett Barker announced today that the Story County Republicans are partnering with the Story County Freedom Flight to host the second annual Story County Freedom Run. Among the planned participants are US Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Auditor Mary Mosiman. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25 at SCORE Pavilion in Nevada, IA. Included in the day’s events are a 5k race, a one-mile walk, and a children’s fun run. A pancake breakfast will immediately follow the race. All money raised will be directly contributed to the Story County Freedom Flight.

“Last year’s inaugural running of the Freedom Run was an incredible success, and we are excited to continue the tradition this year,” said Chairman Barker. “I am thankful to Senator Ernst, as well as Auditor Mary Mosiman, for agreeing to participate in a great cause that will raise funds to send our American heroes on a trip they have earned.”

Story County Freedom Flight honors Story County veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm for their sacrifices by sending them to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials from their respective wars. The organization is in its fourth year of operation, and was awarded the Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Award by Governor Terry Branstad in 2013 for their efforts.

*Pancake breakfast to immediately follow conclusion of 5k race at SCORE Pavilion. Breakfast will be free for race registrants and $10 for non-race registrants.

COST TO PARTICIPATE:5k Road Race: $25 by Saturday, April 11; $30 after April 11.
One Mile Walk: $20 by Saturday, April 11; $25 after April 11.
Children’s Fun Run: $10 per child, no t-shirt included.

*T-shirt and goodie bag only guaranteed for those who sign up by April 11.
**Race day registrations will be accepted between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Registration forms can be downloaded from www.storycountygop.com and mailed with a check to Story County Freedom Flight, c/o Story County GOP, PO Box 1651, Ames, IA 50010. Registration may also be completed online at www.GetMeRegistered.com/StoryCountyFreedomRun.